Lambikin's Happenings Newsletter - Fall 2004

On November 18, 2002 Lambikin’s Hideaway first opened our doors at 573 Main Street. A little less than 2 years later, September 11, 2004 will be our last day at our current location.

That’s right, we are moving! 217 South B Street will be the new home of Lambikin’s Hideaway.

It is hard to put into words how excited we are about this move. More space, more parking, a knitting lounge, hardwood floors throughout, four fireplaces, and there is even talk about a “guy’s room” so you can bring your significant other along while you shop. We are making every effort to make our new location a true hideaway. We will continue to add more companies, patterns, books and watch for our cross-stitch selection to grow over the coming months.

Here are the important dates for our move:
September 13th - 17th CLOSED
September 18th & 19th GRAND RE-OPENING

GRAND RE-OPENING EVENT
SEPTEMBER 18th & 19th

Come and help us celebrate our new location! We will have food and drinks available. As a special thanks, come in for a FREE GIFT with any $15 purchase during our celebration!

In case you haven’t heard, the hot items this fall are ponchos. We have gotten in dozens of poncho patterns for you to choose from. Come in and let us help you pick out a pattern and yarn to knit yourself a truely personal, and unique, poncho this fall. We will be offering classes if you are a little hesitant about tackling it on your own. Check out our complete line of classes we have scheduled for this fall. More than ever, it is important to get a place early, we are expecting several classes to fill up quickly.

New Arrivals

We have gotten in so much yarn over the last couple months, not to mention a tremendous selection we are adding for fall, that I can only briefly mention all the new companies and lines we are, and will be, carrying.

Colinette
From Wales, Colinette is an absolutely beautiful hand-dyed yarn. We are carrying almost every line they offer. If you are interested in The Absolutely Fabulous Throw Kit, we will be more than happy to place a special order in any color. In addition to the lines and colors we are currently carrying, we are expecting a HUGE shipment in time for our Grand Re-Opening. Here is a quick rundown of the lines we are and will carry: Giotto, Chrysalis, Isis, Point 5, Shimmer 5, Prism, Tagliatelli and Zanziba.

Mission Falls
We added Mission Falls’ 1824 Cotton during the Spring, and we decided to keep it around throughout the fall and winter. It is a wonderful 100% Cotton yarn that is great for those knitting for someone that is allergic to wool.

Ironstone
Looking to give your project some extra Pizzazz? We have brought in several of the fabulous Ironstone lines. Whether you want to do a scarf or add something extra special to any project, Ironstone is perfect. Lines we are currently stocking: Desert Flower, Paris Nights, Pizzazz, Showstopper and Starlights.

South West Trading Company
The most talked about new line we are carrying comes from the South West Trading Company. They have made yarn not only from soy, but also have a line that is made from 100% Bamboo. The lines were a currently stocking are: Bella, Sophia, Bamboo, Oasis and Phoenix.

Patterns
We have added so many new patterns, we are not sure where they all are going to go. To keep up with the poncho craze, we are stocking tons of different poncho patterns from several new companies. Be sure to check out our newly expanded pattern section. Just a sampling of new patterns companies we are carrying are: KnitWhits, Stitch Diva Studios and iKnitiative.

Coming Soon

Berroco - Arrived 9/18/04
We will be starting off with just a couple lines from Berroco. Chinchilla and Chinchilla Bulky are perfect for knitting chemo hats. We will be getting in a wide variety of colors. We are also bringing in Optik, a fun novelty yarn.

Muench - Arrived 10/8/04
Another big name yarn company we will be bringing in for fall is Muench. In addition to their own line, Muench imports GGH and Naturwolle (see below). From Muench, we are starting off with two wonderful yarns: Cleo and Fabu. We will also be carrying the Rebecca magazine. In addition to stocking current issues, we will also have a number of past issues available for purchase.

GGH - Arrived 10/8/04
Distributed by Muench, we are will also start stocking a number of lines from GGH. Our first shipment will include: Coco, Goa, Lucky, Savanna, and Stars.

Naturwolle (Black Forest Yarns) - Arrived 10/8/04
We were not planning on adding this company for fall, but the second we saw it at TNNA this summer, we knew we had to add it for this fall. From Black Forest, we will be carrying both the Multi and the Soft lines.

Baabajoes - Arrived 10/9/04
Babbajoes is a wonderful 100% New Wool yarn produced in New Zealand. We will be stocking Baabajoes in 10 and 14 Ply in dyed and handpaint colors.

And the Rest... - All the lines below are now in-stock!
If all of that isn’t enough, here is a quick rundown of (almost) all the new lines we are bringing in for fall: Dale of Norway Stork, Elsebeth Lavold Silky Tweed, Regia Stretch, Reynolds' Rapture, Adrienne Vittadini Nadia, Adrienne Vittadini Paloma, Skacel Merino Stretch, Artful Yarns Circus, Artful Yarns Museum, and Misti Alpaca Worsted.

Classes

Here is our class schedule for September through December.

If you have a small group that would like to take a class at a different time, or that is not listed, please contact the store and we will do our best to accommodate you.

• Sign-up sheets for all classes are in a binder at the store.
• Class times and days are firm. Please verify you will be able to make it to all class times and days.
• A 50% deposit is required with registration. The balance of the class fee is due at the time of the first class. We will accept cancellations up to 5 days prior to class. Refunds will be given in store credit only.
• You can either register by phone or in person at the store. If you register by phone, we will accept a credit card over the phone, or you can mail a check.
• Class cancellations due to insufficient students will be announced 3 days before the first class date, and fees or deposits will be refunded.

To make sure you will not be bored or in over your head, we are putting a scale in place to rate the difficulty of each class.

	Level 1 - Beginner
	Level 2 - Advanced beginner
	Level 3 - Intermediate
	Level 4 - Advanced

Beginning Knitting  
We are still offering beginning knitting as a one-on-one class. We want to make sure you get the individual attention you need when first learning how to knit. Please call or stop by the store to arrange a class.

Poncho  
Session 1: September 22nd, 29th, Oct 6th 5-7 PM
Cost: $40
Description: Ponchos are the must have accessory this fall. If you want to have a truly unique poncho, don’t buy it from a department store, knit one! We will show you how to knit a poncho that is one-of-a-kind!

Felted Bag  
Session 1: September 28th 5-7 PM
Session 2: October 7th 9-11 AM
Session 3: October 20th 5-7 PM
Session 4: November 12th 9-11 AM
Session 5: December 15th 9-11 AM
Cost: $15
Description: Felted bags are so easy and fun to knit. This is just a one-time class. You can make your bag as simple or elegant as you want.

Felted Clogs  
Session 1: November 4th, 11th, 18th 9-11 AM
Cost: $40
Description: Clogs are perfect for something to put on your feet to keep you warm during those cold winter nights. Clogs might be a little challenging for beginner knitters.

Socks on Double Point Needles  
Session 1: October 14th, 21st, 28th 9-11 AM
Session 2: November 8th, 15th, 22nd 6-8 PM
Cost: $40
Description: For those that have never made a pair of socks, this class will teach you all the techniques needed to knit a pair of socks. Socks can be made from any number of yarns, including: Opal, Sockotta, Fixation, Jubilee, or even Galway for thicker socks.

Hats  
Session 1: September 30th 9-11 AM
Session 2: October 15th 9-11 AM
Cost: $20
Description: Hats are fun and simple to knit. We have plenty of novelty yarns to add fun accents to your project. You will learn how to knit in the round and decreasing.

Dog Sweater   
Session 1: October 5th, 12th, 26th, Nov 2nd 9-11 AM
Cost: $40
Description: It’s starting to get cold out there. Come in and make a sweater for your best friend. You will learn techniques such as cables, seed stitch, and many more on a small scale while making a warm sweater for the 4 legged member of the family.

Christmas Ornaments  
Session 1: November 30th 9-11 AM
Session 2: December 14th 5-7 PM
Cost: $20
Description: Come in and get a start on your homemade Christmas ornaments. From tiny socks to tiny sweaters, this is a perfect class to use up your spare yarn, and make a more personalized gift.

Sweaters for Beginners  
Session 1: October 1st, 8th, 22nd, 29th 9-11 AM
Cost: $45 (Includes choice of pattern; materials extra)
Description: When you are ready to tackle your first sweater, this is the perfect place to start. You will learn all the basics of knitting a garment as you knit a basic sweater.

Entrelac Sweater   
Please contact the store about setting up times to take this class.
Cost: $65
Description: This is an intermediate sweater class. A finished example of this sweater is available at the store. Entrelac is a wonderful technique that is visually striking and really shows off the colors of the yarn.

Introduction to Loom Knitting  
Session 1: October 2nd 9:30-10:30 AM
Cost: FREE
Description: This is a free demonstration for anyone who would like to learn more about loom knitting. At the conclusion of this demonstration, we will schedule loom classes according to student demand.

Square of the Month  
2nd Wednesday of each month 5-7 PM
Cost: $10 each, or $100 for the whole year
     (Sampler Afghans by Leisure Arts Required)
Description: Each month you will learn a different technique to create a design on each square. Once you have enough squares, they can be joined to create an afghan.

Technique Classes

Technique classes are short, focused classes that only meet once. They are normally 2 - 2 1/2 hours long and teach a specific technique.

Finishing Techniques   
Session 1: October 16th 9-11:30 AM
Session 2: November 13th 9-11:30 AM
Session 3: December 4th 9-11:30 AM
Cost: $40
Description: Come and learn tricks to make this part of your knitting more enjoyable. Seams, picking up stitches and buttonholes will be covered.

Fixing Mistakes  
Session 1: October 11th 9-10 AM
Session 2: October 23rd 9-10 AM
Cost: $15
Description: Been knitting for a while and don’t know what to do when you drop a stitch, add a stitch, or just plain have a “whoops” in your knitting? This class will show you how to correct your mistakes, and take the worry out of making mistakes.

Changing Color  
Session 1: November 17th 5-7 PM
Session 2: December 15th 5-7 PM
Cost: $15
Description: Learn how to use multiple colors in a project by striping. You will learn how to carry colors, and work with circular needles as well as straight needles.

Fair Isle Hats  
Session 1: November 9th, 23rd 5-7 PM
Session 2: December 13th, 20th 9-11 AM
Cost: $35
Description: Learn how to do two colors in one row. Learning this technique is needed to start you on any Fair Isle project.